US Bridges

Carter Road over Gulley Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750090

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over Gulley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Carter Road over Gulley Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 51 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCarter Road
CrossesGulley Creek
Location6 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6082, -83.55519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Road over Gulley Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Carter Road over Gulley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Road over Gulley Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carter Road over Gulley Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Road over Gulley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.